An Epicurean Adventure in the Napa Valley

Awaken your senses. Indulge your passion for food, wine, and cooking as you never have before. And do it all in California's lush Napa Valley, a food-lover's paradise blessed with legendary vineyards, bountiful farms, and innovative chefs.

CIA Sophisticated Palate's exclusive two- and four-day programs are designed for connoisseurs with an appreciation for fine living and a desire to expand their culinary horizons. You will:

* Explore cuisines, flavors, and culinary techniques through tastings and attentive, hands-
on cooking instruction.
* Engage in lively discussions and seminars on current issues and developing trends
shaping the food world with Chef John Ash and CIA faculty.
* Use authentic, top-quality foods and ingredients.
* Walk the vineyards, select fresh produce at the St. Helena farmers market, and visit
purveyors of local artisanal products.
* Deepen your understanding of food and wine in an intimate learning environment of just
10 participants.
* CIA Sophisticated Palate—an unforgettable experience for the discriminating gourmet.